October 27, 2026
Monday Mystery Answered
On Monday I wrote… Yesterday morning, top Celery Farm Nature Preserve birder Julie McCall saw an unusual-looking hawk over the…

My latest column for The Record and Herald-News is about one of my main mentors when I began birding — Rob Fanning, who has graciously helped so many folks learn to appreciate and understand local birds and nature.
The lnk is here.
I love Rob!!
yes always kind and a true gentleman
Very good story. Great photo of Rob too! Like the Celery Farm,i feel like he is our treasure too! And it is so true, he is always so nice and helpful to everyone who goes to him for assistance.
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deedeeburnside@gmail.com
I love Rob!!
Don
yes always kind and a true gentleman
Barbara Dilger
Very good story. Great photo of Rob too! Like the Celery Farm,i feel like he is our treasure too! And it is so true, he is always so nice and helpful to everyone who goes to him for assistance.